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Why Strong Company Culture is Crucial in an Economic Downturn

Inflation. Recession. Debt ceiling. Supply chain. When the drumbeat of worrisome financial news signals a shaky economy, business leaders react. The...

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From Quiet Quitting to Going the Extra Mile

How do you motivate your team to “go the extra mile” in a world of “quiet quitting?” Going the extra mile was probably a key factor in your...

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A Leader's Legacy Is Formed by the Culture They Create

When long-time business leaders move on or retire, they often have a lingering effect on the companies they once steered. And their ongoing influence...

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Okay Boomer: The Largest Generation’s Lasting Impact on Staffing

The Pew Research Center tagged 1946-1964 as the baby boom era when a whopping 76 million Americans were born. This post-World War II crowd...

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Don’t Forget to Onboard New Managers

The importance of onboarding isn’t lost on HR leaders; most organizations have honed an effective method to acclimate recruits. This process gives...

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Covert Ops: Is Passive-Aggressive Behavior Sabotaging Your Workplace?

By Candace Coleman, CultureWise Content Manager

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Zeroing in on the Big Picture: Outlining Purpose to Engage Employees

By Candace Coleman, CultureWise Content Manager

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Not Another Meeting! Ten Tips to Make Work Gatherings Worthwhile

Despite the almost universal distaste for multiple work meetings, they consume large chunks of most employees’ schedules. And beyond being unpopular,...

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Why People Still Quit in a Shaky Economy and How CEOs Can Respond

The headlines highlighting inflation and recession fears have been unsettling. Workers are understandably concerned about an uncertain economy,...

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